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The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular Health in People Living with HIV webinar is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among people living with HIV.
Target Audience: This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients with HIV.
This webinar is designed to offer an in-depth exploration of the complex relationship between HIV and diabetes, two chronic conditions that increasingly intersect within patient populations. Designed for healthcare professionals in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), this one-hour session will provide key insights into preventive strategies and management techniques for patients living with both conditions. This webinar will address the rising prevalence of diabetes among individuals living with HIV and offer practical, region-specific guidance on managing these coexisting conditions. Participants will examine how HIV therapies impact metabolic health and the unique challenges faced by those with both HIV and diabetes. The session will equip participants with actionable knowledge to enhance patient care and outcomes. Additionally, the discussion will cover cultural competency and the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in the DMV, including the impact of social determinants of health and disparities in care, and how to address these disparities for diverse populations affected by both conditions.
Target Audience: Clinicians, Medical Providers, Community Health Workers, Pharmacists
The PrEP and Doxy: Strategies for Prevention Webinar offers an in-depth exploration of innovative HIV and STI prevention methods. It focuses on the combined use of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention and doxycycline as a potential pre and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent certain bacterial STIs. Attendees will gain insights into the latest research and best practices for incorporating these strategies into prevention efforts.
This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.
This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients with HIV.
This webinar will shed light on the reasons behind increased risk of certain cancers among people living with HIV and why their cancer outcomes are worse compared to people without HIV. The faculty will delve into evidence-based strategies to improve survival in HIV-associated cancers. The webinar also will cover potential treatment options that may exploit unique characteristics of these cancers to improve outcomes.
This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.
This activity is intended for Clinicians, Community Health Workers, and Direct Service providers.
Dr. Kathryn Lurain MD, MPH-Associate Research Physician, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health
Dr. Lurain is a hematologist-oncologist and an expert in the treatment of virus-associated cancers and lymphoproliferative disorders. ShDr. e is the Clinical Director of the HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch and an associate research physician at the National Cancer Institute. She earned her B.A. in Biology from Oberlin College and Masters in Global Public Health from George Washington University. She received her M.D. from the University of Virginia and completed Internal Medicine residency at the University of Chicago before completing fellowship in hematology and oncology at the National Cancer Institute. Her clinical research is focused on the development of new treatments for HIV-associated lymphomas using immunotherapy approaches. Her translational work focuses on understanding the changes in cellular and humoral immune function at the onset of virus-associated cancers and how immune function is affected by treatment. Dr. Lurain is an advocate for people living with HIV and their inclusion in clinical trials, and she is trained in the clinical care of sexual and gender minorities.
People experiencing homelessness or unstable housing face significant challenges in accessing and adhering to HIV care. These challenges often include delays in seeking care, inconsistent engagement with healthcare providers, and difficulties in adhering to HIV treatment. The complex interplay of housing instability with mental health disorders, substance use, and economic and food insecurity further complicates healthcare needs. This webinar will discuss the critical challenges and strategies involved in screening, diagnosing, and linking people experiencing homelessness to appropriate HIV care.
This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.
Despite advances in gender-affirming care and growing acceptance of gender diversity, transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people continue to experience barriers to inclusive care, such as stigma and social determinants of health. This webinar will familiarize Washington, DC providers with culturally-responsive and equitable healthcare for TNB patients. The faculty will review best practices for improved health outcomes among TNB people in order to reduce health disparities that affect the transgender population. Implementation of these practices will also contribute to higher retention in care at your organization.
This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.
Successful transition from pediatric to adult care for youth living with HIV is complex due to the coordinated medical and behavioral management required to reduce transmission risk. Adept navigation of co-occurring challenges, such as substance use, mental health conditions, and associated stigma and discrimination, is also essential. This webinar will explore strategies for successfully transitioning youth living with HIV to adult care, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and effective communication to this process.
This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, PAs, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare providers engaged in the care of patients with HIV.
This module defines rehabilitation services and describes key components of those services.
This module defines Home Health Care and discusses available activities to clients.
This module explains what a Careware Centralized Eligibility System is and discusses how to use it.
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